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US-Operations Expert

Fairfax, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Retail Inventory processes
  • inventory receiving
  • counting
  • returning
  • shipping
  • product fulfillment
  • inventory management system
  • variance trends
  • root causes
  • retail store

Nice to have

  • customer experience
  • internal customer
  • external customer
  • detail-oriented
  • organized
  • prioritize workload

Role summary

Apple Retail is seeking an Operations Expert to drive sales and customer experience through operational excellence and inventory accuracy. This role involves managing inventory processes, including receiving, counting, returning, and shipping, while mentoring the Operations team. The expert will also handle product fulfillment, support customer-facing activities, and monitor inventory systems for accuracy and variance trends. The position requires a background in retail or sales, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, contributing to Apple's values of inclusion and diversity.

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. We believe inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. As an Operations Expert, you help drive sales and the customer experience by delivering excellence in operations, inventory accuracy, and preservation activities. You have a deep understanding of operational practices and mentor the Operations team to complete operational tasks accurately and in accordance with Retail Inventory processes.

Description


Complete inventory receiving, counting, returning, and shipping tasks in compliance with Retail Inventory processes, and mentor and support team members in doing so. Complete product fulfillment tasks and deliver items from Runner requests to customers and team members in support of creating an exceptional customer experience. Support Operations Specialists by sharing knowledge about the Retail Inventory processes. Promote understanding of inventory performance among all store team members and gather inventory data to aid with leadership decision-making. Monitor all inventory, including non-sellable product, in the inventory management system for accuracy and consistency, and to identify variance trends and understand their root causes. Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to supporting customer-facing activities. Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn. Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications


You should: Be available to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations. Be able to lift and carry product to various locations within and near the store. Have experience in retail or sales, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications


You can: Focus on the customer experience, with an emphasis on serving both the internal and external customer. Be a self-starter who is detail-oriented, organized, and can work without close supervision. Prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Work in a team environment, demonstrating shared responsibility and accountability with other team members. Demonstrate effective problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
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